Corporate Paralegal

Adecco; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible schedule

Pension plan match

Paid vacation & personal days

Professional development

Job summary

Adecco is partnering with a national law firm to recruit a Senior Corporate M&A Paralegal for its Edmonton office. The ideal candidate will independently manage complex corporate and tax-driven transactions from instruction to closing, working closely with lawyers and clients on mergers, acquisitions, financings, and related matters.

The role requires strong drafting and document-review skills, with at least six years of paralegal experience in corporate M&A, advanced knowledge of provincial and

Qualifications

• Six+ years of Corporate M&A paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Advanced knowledge of Alberta and federal corporate legislation and procedures.
• Strong drafting and document-review capabilities.
• Ability to analyze corporate records and recommend corrective action.
• Excellent judgment, organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Drafting corporate resolutions, agreements, notices, and ancillary transaction documents.
• Preparing documentation for mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, financings, and share or asset transactions.
• Handling incorporations, organizations, amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions, revivals, amendments, and extra-provincial registrations.
• Drafting complex share provisions and documents related to tax-driven corporate reorganizations.
• Conducting detailed minute book and corporate record reviews.
• Maintaining securities registers, ledgers, corporate records, and virtual minute books.
• Conducting corporate searches and reviewing filings for accuracy and statutory compliance.
• Working directly with lawyers and clients throughout transactions.
• Supporting and mentoring intermediate and junior paralegals.
• Managing multiple complex files while ensuring deadlines and client expectations are consistently met.

Skills

Six years experience

Corporate M&A knowledge

Drafting & document-review

Analytical mindset

Client service

Job description

Senior Corporate M&A Paralegal | Edmonton, Alberta

We are partnering with a highly respected national law firm to recruit an accomplished Senior Corporate M&A Paralegal for its Edmonton office.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced paralegal who has built strong technical expertise in corporate law and can independently manage sophisticated transactions from initial instructions through closing and post-closing matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with lawyers and clients on complex corporate and tax-driven transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, financings, share and asset purchases, due diligence, and corporate record reviews.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Drafting corporate resolutions, agreements, notices, and ancillary transaction documents
• Preparing documentation for mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, financings, and share or asset transactions
• Handling incorporations, organizations, amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions, revivals, amendments, and extra-provincial registrations
• Drafting complex share provisions and documents related to tax-driven corporate reorganizations
• Conducting detailed minute book and corporate record reviews
• Maintaining securities registers, ledgers, corporate records, and virtual minute books
• Conducting corporate searches and reviewing filings for accuracy and statutory compliance
• Working directly with lawyers and clients throughout transactions
• Supporting and mentoring intermediate and junior paralegals
• Managing multiple complex files while ensuring deadlines and client expectations are consistently met

The ideal candidate will bring:

• At least six years of Corporate M&A paralegal experience within a law firm
• Advanced knowledge of Alberta and federal corporate legislation and procedures
• Strong drafting and document-review capabilities
• The ability to analyze corporate records, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective action
• Excellent judgment, organization, accuracy, and attention to detail
• The confidence to work independently and manage complex matters with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and client-service skills
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members

• The firm offers a competitive total compensation package, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, flexible working options, retirement savings matching, generous vacation and personal days, professional development opportunities, and the resources and support of a national organization.

Compensation is flexible and will reflect the experience and capabilities of the successful candidate.

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